Project Manager (Non-Field)

IBP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

IBP is seeking a highly organized Project Manager in Columbus, OH. The role leads projects from initiation through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of PM experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with PMP a plus.

Hybrid in-office three days per week. You will manage scope, schedules, risks, and vendor contracts, while maintaining documentation and reporting for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent project management-related experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of project management experience with on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resourcing.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and team members.
• Manage project documentation (scopes, schedules, budgets, meeting minutes).
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and track milestones.
• Predict resources needed and manage resources efficiently.
• Prepare and track budgets to meet scope and costs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for alignment and collaboration.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

973 - Project Management
155 East Broad St. Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215, USA

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Project Manager to take the lead on exciting projects and keep everything moving seamlessly from start to finish. If you thrive on structure, love solving problems, and bring order to complexity, this could be your next great move.

Location: Columbus, Ohio (hybrid role)
In-office: 3 days per week – collaborate, connect, and make an impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and project team members.
• Manage project documentation, including project scope, schedules, budgets, and meeting minutes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, work plans, and budgets, and track progress against milestones and objectives.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Prepare a budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. Track project costs in order to meet budget.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and clients, providing regular updates and reports on project status.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor project performance and quality standards and implement corrective actions when necessary to ensure project success.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, motivating team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Conduct post-project reviews and evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required skills/ Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent project management-related experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of project management or proven related experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively and creatively.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with the capacity to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changes and challenges in project scope, requirements, or constraints.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and project management software and tools, such as SharePoint and Microsoft Project, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
• Understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Ability to motivate diverse groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project objectives.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The ability to lift light to moderate weight and engage in activities such as sitting for extended periods to complete computer tasks, as well as occasional lifting, standing, bending, or reaching, is required.

Why we love it here
At IBP, we invest in all of our employees. That means robust benefits (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness, company-paid life, and retirement plans), paid time off, and the IBP Foundation, which offers scholarships, emergency assistance, and volunteer matching for everyone in the IBP family. We pride ourselves on supporting our teammates’ quest for additional training and certifications outside of what we provide by paying for those opportunities.

EEO Statement :We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veterns

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